In celebration of Bastille Day, the French national holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille, which took place on 14 July 1789 and marked the beginning of the French Revolution, Partners welcomes Marjorie R. Williams, author of Markets of Paris Second Edition.
Perhaps the most pleasurable way for anyone to experience Paris is to meander through its charming markets. Markets of Paris, Second Edition, visits more than one hundred, including open-air food markets, historic covered markets, and the city's legendary flea, antique, craft and ephemera markets. You'll discover a wide variety of unique items, from antique books and botanical prints to regional crafts and flea market finds, as well as gourmet items and the bounty of the French countryside. Organized by arrondissement for easy planning, descriptions help travelers plan where to go, what to expect, and which specialties to seek out while there. This unique guide provides an unforgettable and inspired way to experience the local culture.